The software-defined vehicle (SDV) and AI cars market is set to be worth over US$700 billion by 2034, representing around 20% of the global car market, according to IDTechEx’s report ‘Software-Defined Vehicles, Connected Cars and AI in Cars 2024-2034. That sum can be sourced from several areas, such as monthly connectivity subscriptions, commission from in-vehicle payments, and one-time software upgrades. Thanks to improvements in-car connectivity, onboard hardware capabilities, and a global shift in consumer preferences toward subscription models, the software-defined vehicle market is set to grow at compound annual rate of 34% between 2023 and 2034

Good news: You can be a generous person without writing a bunch of checks. In fact, many of the most awe-inspiring and effective examples of generosity are gifts of time and energy, talent and love, custom-fitted to a specific need. This type of giving is open to everyone.

A throwback to the beginnings of the internet, online communities have emerged as a powerful tool for bolstering customer retention and engagement. These digital platforms not only offer a space for customers to connect over shared interests and experiences but also enable brands to build a sense of belonging, loyalty and continuous interaction. Through the collective power of these communities, businesses are transforming casual customers into loyal advocates and collaborators in the brand's journey.

We show that achievable throughput remains closeto its maximum even for high levels of offered load per vehicle orhigh density of vehicles, so congestion control mechanisms inmesh networks can effectively prevent throughput fromcollapsing as these factors increase over time. This achievablethroughput can be increased with the deployment of additionalroadside infrastructure that serves as a gateway to the Internet,although the throughput gain per gateway decreases as more areadded. Deploying these gateways is cost-effective, i.e. economicbenefits of the resulting throughput exceed costs ofinfrastructure, when vehicle density is sufficiently high. We alsofind that use of RTS/CTS decreases achievable throughput in thisscenario.

High-speed wireless computing networks are now economically feasible for home users, via 802.11b wireless protocols and their associated hardware. Such centralized "point-to-multipoint" installations typically allow a range of about 100 meters from the central access point. It is possible to use the same network protocols and hardware to construct a "wireless mesh" or "multipoint-to-multipoint" network in which any connected node can communicate directly or indirectly with any other connected node. The research project described in this article applies wireless mesh networking to inter-vehicular communication.

Mesh networking, in which each connected device can route traffic to other devices on the network, is a hot research topic for businesses, Rabinovitsj said. Connected cars may be just one of many interesting applications to be developed using mesh networks in the coming years.

The update of car Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) is a growing trend that transforms software‑related recalls into mere updates, thus considerably reducing the cost of recalls for car manufacturers, while increasing driver safety in quasi‑real‑time. However, the number and data volume of FOTA updates is expected to increase exponentially with the steep increase in the number of processors per vehicle, combined with the increase in the number of connected and electric vehicles that is projected to be 69 million new connected vehicles in Europe by 2025. Multiplied by the increasing cost of mobile data subscriptions, this leads to the paradox that by 2030 or even before that, it may be more costly to update vehicles than to move them if FOTA is only relying on mobile network communication (be it LTE/4G or 5G).

The Supplemental Coverage from Space, or SCS, framework authorizes satellite operators to collaborate with terrestrial service providers via lease agreements to operate space stations on certain licensed spectrum allocated to wireless services

Discover the advantages of eSIM technology, now integral to top tech giants and mobile network operators, offering enhanced standard connectivity for IoT and mobiles. Capitalize on its compactness, seamless profile integration, and increasing popularity, as evidenced in the report "eSIM shipments for 2022 were 382 million with a 13% year over year (YoY) increase as reported by the Trusted Connectivity Alliance (TCA)".

Selon une étude européenne récente menée par Statista, 39% des acheteurs en ligne français ont retourné un article en 2021. Cette tendance du bracketing est révélatrice de l’évolution des mentalités quant à la consommation, spécialement vis-à-vis de la fast fashion. Les consommateurs veulent de la nouveauté, vite, et désirent pouvoir effectuer un retour si cela ne va pas.

A WiFi Mesh works like a second router, creating another access point within the original WiFi network. Thus, a set of multiple mesh devices or a WiFi Mesh System works like one single network connection – enabling the same speed and quality of connection in areas installed with the devices. And since a mesh node already widens the coverage of the already-existing WiFi network, you don’t need to manually connect your device to it. In general, the more WiFi Mesh devices installed inside your home, the more stable your connection would be, even in areas that used to be dead spots.

Avec le développement des réseaux mobiles à très haut débit, le smartphone est devenu le premier support pour surfer sur le Web. En 2022, selon les chiffres de StatCounter, les appareils mobiles (à l'exclusion des tablettes) représentaient plus de 55 % du trafic Internet mondial - contre environ le tiers en 2015. Comme le rapporte l'OCDE, l'utilisation des données mobiles par abonnement dans les 35 pays membres de l'organisation a bondi de 79 % sur la période 2018-2021. Le volume données consommées mensuellement s'élève en moyenne à 8,4 Go par abonnement, mais varie fortement selon les pays. C'est la Finlande qui arrive en tête, avec une consommation d'environ 37 Go par mois et par abonnement.

Déployée depuis 2019, la 5G devait représenter une immense opportunité pour les équipementiers télécoms. Et encore davantage pour les deux groupes européens, en raison de l’exclusion de Huawei, le leader chinois du secteur, dans de nombreux pays. Après plusieurs années de lourdes dépenses, les opérateurs mobiles commencent cependant à ralentir le rythme.

Indoor positioning faces more challenges compared to outdoor positioning, such as signal obstruction and environmental interference. This article delves into several common indoor positioning technologies, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RFID, UWB, and geomagnetic indoor positioning. It analyzes their technical principles, advantages, disadvantages, and real-life application cases, providing a comprehensive explanation of how these technologies affect our daily activities.

Individuals engage in daily behaviours that are often at issue with self-interest and rationality. This paper supports the thesis of inadequacy of the homo oeconomicus model, providing results of a field experiment conducted in the city of Naples (Italy) on the practice of “suspended coffee” (caffè sospeso). The suspended coffee tradition was initially launched in Naples and consists in people purchasing two coffees, one to drink on the spot and one to be left “suspended” for someone else to drink for free. A convenience sample of café clients completed a self-administered questionnaire. Their answers were examined in relation to the declared choice and consequent purchase of a suspended coffee.

After Suspended Coffee's initial wave of popularity on the social media, critics have come out of the woodwork to cut down the idea. Some have been blatantly trolls, some have been hopelessly cynical, and some have made good points. Here is a summary of some of the criticisms. None have dampened my belief that this is a good idea.

A few posts back I was concerned with optimising the WiFi reception in my flat, and I chose a simple method for calculating the distribution of electromagnetic intensity. I casually mentioned that I really should be doing things more rigorously by solving the Helmholtz equation, but then didn't. Well, spurred on by a shocking amount…

La responsabilité sociétale – ou sociale – des entreprises (RSE) se définit comme la contribution des entreprises aux enjeux sociaux, environnementaux et économiques dans leurs activités, et ce, sur une base volontaire. Comment s’y prendre ? Focus sur l’aspect solidarité, avec quatre exemples d’actions RSE à mettre en place dans votre entreprise.

La RSE est plus qu'une tendance, c'est une nécessité pour toute entreprise moderne. Dans cette démarche, des actions concrètes ont une place centrale car elles permettent d’impliquer toutes les parties prenantes (les salariés, les fournisseurs, les consommateurs etc…) dans une dynamique de changement. Cet article vous donne les bonnes pratiques clés et des idées d’actions pour animer votre stratégie RSE. Prêt à faire évoluer votre entreprise vers un avenir plus responsable et durable ?

Le principal concept apporté par la CSRD est celui de la double matérialité, sur lequel sera basé le reporting de durabilité. Il implique que l’entreprise identifie ses enjeux ESG majeurs à travers les impacts, risques et opportunités que ceux-ci peuvent entrainer pour elle, mais aussi des impacts qu’elle peut avoir sur la société et l’environnement.